Cost of living in Corrientes, Argentina vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Corrientes (Argentina) is 27% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $818 (C$18) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $477 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $123 (C$2.65) | C$5.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $94 (C$2.02) | C$1.98 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $133 (C$2.86) | C$4.48 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $87 (C$1.88) | C$3.04 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $276 (C$5.93) | C$10 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $86 (C$1.84) | C$4.24 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $34 (C$0.73) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $68 (C$1.46) | C$3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $269 (C$5.78) | C$19 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $165 (C$3.54) | C$2.48 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $87 (C$1.86) | C$1.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Corrientes (Argentina) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $33,238 (C$714) | C$2,136 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $16,756 (C$360) | C$1,241 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $6,311 (C$136) | C$133 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $22,945 (C$493) | C$1,120 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $15,297 (C$329) | C$806 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $4,559 (C$98) | C$66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $977 (C$21) | C$54 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $23,297 (C$501) | C$311 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $12,265 (C$264) | C$97 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $355 (C$8) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $325 (C$7) | C$25 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Corrientes (Argentina) is 5% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $2,953 (C$63) | C$60 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,706 (C$37) | C$39 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $5,089 (C$109) | C$98 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,854 (C$83) | C$117 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Corrientes (Argentina) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $1,099,420 (C$23,627) | C$22,935 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $72 (C$1.54) | C$1.42 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,559 (C$55) | C$67 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $690 (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Corrientes (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $261 (C$5.60) | C$8 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $506 (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $1,321 (C$28) | C$77 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $135 (C$2.90) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $182 (C$3.90) | C$3.85 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $164 (C$3.51) | C$4.28 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $115 (C$2.46) | C$3.11 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $139 (C$2.99) | C$2.46 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $379 (C$8) | C$20 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Corrientes (Argentina) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $1,012 (C$22) | C$52 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $465 (C$10) | C$26 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $1,600 (C$34) | C$117 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $1,530 (C$33) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $329 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $120 (C$2.58) | C$5.42 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $122 (C$2.62) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $35,000 (C$752) | C$647 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $22 (C$0.47) | C$0.83 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,424 (C$31) | C$35 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $143 (C$3.07) | C$11 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Corrientes (Argentina) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,964 (ARS $184,439) in Corrientes.
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